Races of Norrath
Starting stats and available classes for each race. Stats shown are base values at level 1.
Barbarian
Home: Halas · Deity: Tribunal/Agnostic
Massive northern humans. Best Shamans in the game due to high STR and STA. Natural cold resistance.
STAT POINT DISTRIBUTION (25 points at creation)
? Warrior — Recommended Stats
Split STR and STA evenly. Both increase survivability and damage.
? Shaman — Recommended Stats
WIS for mana is top priority. CHA for Spirit of Wolf proc checks. STA for HP.
? Rogue — Recommended Stats
DEX and AGI are primary. Both affect backstab and avoidance.
Dark Elf
Home: Neriak · Deity: Innoruuk
Masters of dark magic. Highest INT of any race, making them excellent casters. Infravision. Can hide.
STAT POINT DISTRIBUTION (25 points at creation)
? Warrior — Recommended Stats
Split STR and STA evenly. Both increase survivability and damage.
? Cleric — Recommended Stats
Priority WIS for mana. Some CHA for faction/prices. Small STA boost.
? Enchanter — Recommended Stats
INT for mana, but CHA is CRITICAL — directly affects charm duration and resist checks.
? Magician — Recommended Stats
Max INT for mana. CHA affects pet power and summoning. STA for HP.
? Necromancer — Recommended Stats
Max INT for mana. CHA affects charm pets. STA for HP buffer.
? Rogue — Recommended Stats
DEX and AGI are primary. Both affect backstab and avoidance.
? Wizard — Recommended Stats
Max INT for mana pool. More STA than other casters — you are squishy.
? Shadow Knight — Recommended Stats
STA priority for HP. INT for spells. STR for melee output.
Dwarf
Home: Kaladim · Deity: Brell Serilis
Stout and durable. Best Clerics due to high WIS. Infravision. Ultravision underwater.
STAT POINT DISTRIBUTION (25 points at creation)
? Warrior — Recommended Stats
Split STR and STA evenly. Both increase survivability and damage.
? Cleric — Recommended Stats
Priority WIS for mana. Some CHA for faction/prices. Small STA boost.
? Paladin — Recommended Stats
Balance WIS for spells with STR/STA for tanking.
? Rogue — Recommended Stats
DEX and AGI are primary. Both affect backstab and avoidance.
Erudite
Home: Erudin · Deity: Varies
Highly intelligent scholars. Highest INT in the game. Excellent casters but frail.
STAT POINT DISTRIBUTION (25 points at creation)
? Cleric — Recommended Stats
Priority WIS for mana. Some CHA for faction/prices. Small STA boost.
? Enchanter — Recommended Stats
INT for mana, but CHA is CRITICAL — directly affects charm duration and resist checks.
? Magician — Recommended Stats
Max INT for mana. CHA affects pet power and summoning. STA for HP.
? Necromancer — Recommended Stats
Max INT for mana. CHA affects charm pets. STA for HP buffer.
? Paladin — Recommended Stats
Balance WIS for spells with STR/STA for tanking.
? Shadow Knight — Recommended Stats
STA priority for HP. INT for spells. STR for melee output.
? Wizard — Recommended Stats
Max INT for mana pool. More STA than other casters — you are squishy.
Gnome
Home: Ak'Anon · Deity: Varies
Tinker-minded inventors. High INT and DEX. Excellent Enchanters and Wizards. Can operate machinery.
STAT POINT DISTRIBUTION (25 points at creation)
? Warrior — Recommended Stats
Split STR and STA evenly. Both increase survivability and damage.
? Cleric — Recommended Stats
Priority WIS for mana. Some CHA for faction/prices. Small STA boost.
? Enchanter — Recommended Stats
INT for mana, but CHA is CRITICAL — directly affects charm duration and resist checks.
? Magician — Recommended Stats
Max INT for mana. CHA affects pet power and summoning. STA for HP.
? Necromancer — Recommended Stats
Max INT for mana. CHA affects charm pets. STA for HP buffer.
? Rogue — Recommended Stats
DEX and AGI are primary. Both affect backstab and avoidance.
? Wizard — Recommended Stats
Max INT for mana pool. More STA than other casters — you are squishy.
? Paladin — Recommended Stats
Balance WIS for spells with STR/STA for tanking.
Half Elf
Home: Varies · Deity: Varies
Versatile hybrids. Good all-around stats. Popular choice for Bards and Rangers. Infravision.
STAT POINT DISTRIBUTION (25 points at creation)
? Warrior — Recommended Stats
Split STR and STA evenly. Both increase survivability and damage.
? Cleric — Recommended Stats
Priority WIS for mana. Some CHA for faction/prices. Small STA boost.
? Druid — Recommended Stats
Max WIS for mana pool. CHA for vendor prices/charm. Small STA.
? Paladin — Recommended Stats
Balance WIS for spells with STR/STA for tanking.
? Ranger — Recommended Stats
Balance STR/STA for melee. AGI/DEX for archery and avoidance.
? Rogue — Recommended Stats
DEX and AGI are primary. Both affect backstab and avoidance.
? Bard — Recommended Stats
CHA is crucial for charm duration. STA for survivability. STR for carry weight.
Halfling
Home: Rivervale · Deity: Varies
Small and nimble. Excellent Rogues due to high AGI and DEX. Can hide and sneak. Infravision.
STAT POINT DISTRIBUTION (25 points at creation)
? Warrior — Recommended Stats
Split STR and STA evenly. Both increase survivability and damage.
? Cleric — Recommended Stats
Priority WIS for mana. Some CHA for faction/prices. Small STA boost.
? Druid — Recommended Stats
Max WIS for mana pool. CHA for vendor prices/charm. Small STA.
? Paladin — Recommended Stats
Balance WIS for spells with STR/STA for tanking.
? Ranger — Recommended Stats
Balance STR/STA for melee. AGI/DEX for archery and avoidance.
? Rogue — Recommended Stats
DEX and AGI are primary. Both affect backstab and avoidance.
High Elf
Home: Felwithe · Deity: Varies
Ancient elven nobility. High WIS and INT. Excellent Clerics and Enchanters. Infravision.
STAT POINT DISTRIBUTION (25 points at creation)
? Cleric — Recommended Stats
Priority WIS for mana. Some CHA for faction/prices. Small STA boost.
? Enchanter — Recommended Stats
INT for mana, but CHA is CRITICAL — directly affects charm duration and resist checks.
? Magician — Recommended Stats
Max INT for mana. CHA affects pet power and summoning. STA for HP.
? Paladin — Recommended Stats
Balance WIS for spells with STR/STA for tanking.
? Wizard — Recommended Stats
Max INT for mana pool. More STA than other casters — you are squishy.
Human
Home: Qeynos/Freeport · Deity: Varies
Balanced and versatile. Can play every class. No special abilities but jack-of-all-trades.
STAT POINT DISTRIBUTION (25 points at creation)
? Warrior — Recommended Stats
Split STR and STA evenly. Both increase survivability and damage.
? Cleric — Recommended Stats
Priority WIS for mana. Some CHA for faction/prices. Small STA boost.
? Druid — Recommended Stats
Max WIS for mana pool. CHA for vendor prices/charm. Small STA.
? Enchanter — Recommended Stats
INT for mana, but CHA is CRITICAL — directly affects charm duration and resist checks.
? Magician — Recommended Stats
Max INT for mana. CHA affects pet power and summoning. STA for HP.
? Monk — Recommended Stats
Spread across physical stats. Weight limit is critical — check before adding STR.
? Necromancer — Recommended Stats
Max INT for mana. CHA affects charm pets. STA for HP buffer.
? Paladin — Recommended Stats
Balance WIS for spells with STR/STA for tanking.
? Ranger — Recommended Stats
Balance STR/STA for melee. AGI/DEX for archery and avoidance.
? Rogue — Recommended Stats
DEX and AGI are primary. Both affect backstab and avoidance.
? Shadow Knight — Recommended Stats
STA priority for HP. INT for spells. STR for melee output.
? Wizard — Recommended Stats
Max INT for mana pool. More STA than other casters — you are squishy.
? Bard — Recommended Stats
CHA is crucial for charm duration. STA for survivability. STR for carry weight.
Iksar
Home: Cabilis · Deity: Cazic-Thule
Lizardmen of Kunark. Excellent Monks. Natural AC bonus, regeneration, and swimming. Forage ability.
STAT POINT DISTRIBUTION (25 points at creation)
? Warrior — Recommended Stats
Split STR and STA evenly. Both increase survivability and damage.
? Shadow Knight — Recommended Stats
STA priority for HP. INT for spells. STR for melee output.
? Monk — Recommended Stats
Spread across physical stats. Weight limit is critical — check before adding STR.
? Necromancer — Recommended Stats
Max INT for mana. CHA affects charm pets. STA for HP buffer.
? Shaman — Recommended Stats
WIS for mana is top priority. CHA for Spirit of Wolf proc checks. STA for HP.
Ogre
Home: Oggok · Deity: Rallos Zek
Largest and strongest race. Immune to frontal stun. Best Warriors in the game. Infravision.
STAT POINT DISTRIBUTION (25 points at creation)
? Warrior — Recommended Stats
Split STR and STA evenly. Both increase survivability and damage.
? Shadow Knight — Recommended Stats
STA priority for HP. INT for spells. STR for melee output.
? Shaman — Recommended Stats
WIS for mana is top priority. CHA for Spirit of Wolf proc checks. STA for HP.
Troll
Home: Grobb · Deity: Cazic-Thule
Regenerating brutes. Fast HP regeneration makes them excellent Warriors. Infravision.
STAT POINT DISTRIBUTION (25 points at creation)
? Warrior — Recommended Stats
Split STR and STA evenly. Both increase survivability and damage.
? Shadow Knight — Recommended Stats
STA priority for HP. INT for spells. STR for melee output.
? Shaman — Recommended Stats
WIS for mana is top priority. CHA for Spirit of Wolf proc checks. STA for HP.
Wood Elf
Home: Kelethin · Deity: Tunare
Forest dwellers. Excellent Rangers and Druids. Can forage. Infravision. Hide ability.
STAT POINT DISTRIBUTION (25 points at creation)
? Warrior — Recommended Stats
Split STR and STA evenly. Both increase survivability and damage.
? Druid — Recommended Stats
Max WIS for mana pool. CHA for vendor prices/charm. Small STA.
? Ranger — Recommended Stats
Balance STR/STA for melee. AGI/DEX for archery and avoidance.
? Rogue — Recommended Stats
DEX and AGI are primary. Both affect backstab and avoidance.
? Bard — Recommended Stats
CHA is crucial for charm duration. STA for survivability. STR for carry weight.